During GSPCA Purple Week we welcome 12 new volunteers to the team - 142 years after being founded

Submitted by Steve on 11:08, 11th Feb, 2015 | 0

This week the GSPCA celebrate 142 years and are holding a number of events of GSPCA Purple Week.

As part of Purple Week we held our second volunteer induction evening of 2015 last night.

12 new volunteers arrived, some with family members and friends to find out about the work of the GSPCA.

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First Volunteer Induction Evening of 2015 at the GSPCA is a full house

Submitted by Steve on 17:56, 8th Jan, 2015 | 0

Last night we held our first volunteer induction evening of 2015.

20 new volunteers arrived, some with family members and friends to find out about the work of the GSPCA.

At 6.30pm the induction began with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne talking about the work of the GSPCA, the areas that volunteers can help and how to work safely at the Shelter and our events.

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First Volunteer Induction Evening of 2015 - Wednesday 7th January

Submitted by Steve on 00:32, 17th Dec, 2014 | 0

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Shelter in a variety of roles. Volunteers helping raise funds for the GSPCA Animal Shelter Guernsey

You need to be at least 14 years old to help at the Shelter.  Although if you are younger then you could still help.  If you talk to your parents or guardians they may can help you with fund raising for the Animal Shelter.

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Last Volunteer Evening at the GSPCA is a full house with over 200 volunteers inducted in 2014

Submitted by Steve on 12:51, 28th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday the 26th November we held our eleventh and final Volunteer Induction Evening at the GSPCA of 2014.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager and Emma Trousdale Animal Care Assistant were on hand to talk to the 17 new volunteers about the work of the Shelter and induct the keen new volunteers about the procedures and protocols at the Animal Shelter.

Some were interested in helping fund raising, others clean kennels, walk dogs, socialise cats and even those doing their Duke of Edinburgh.

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The Last GSPCA Volunteer Induction Evening for 2014 is on Wednesday 26th November 630pm

Submitted by Steve on 09:19, 20th Nov, 2014 | 0

With another wonderful year coming to a close there is one more chance to join the GSPCA as a volunteer.

On Wednesday 26th November at 630pm at the Shelter in St Andrews we will be holding the final volunteer induction evening of the year.

To help on site with the animals you have to be 14 years or over but all ages are welcome as we are always looking for fund raisers.

No need to reserve a place all we ask is that you are at the GSPCA a little before 6.30pm.

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Kelly and Chrissie from Richmond Fiduciary Group help out at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 15:24, 19th Nov, 2014 | 0

As we mentioned last month it is a hat-trick from Richmond Fiduciary Group who have spent a third year helping out at the GSPCA.

Each year since 2012 staff from Richmond Fiduciary Group have given a day from their desk to come up and help clean out, feed, exercise and get involved with all sorts of work at the Animal Shelter in St Andrews.

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Last Dog First Aid Course of 2014 - Pet Bereavement Training Wednesday 12th November 6.15pm

Submitted by Steve on 10:38, 11th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Sunday we held our final Dog First Aid Course of 2014.

We have held many animal care course for the first time this year and we have been overwhelmed by the attendance and also the gratitude from those attending.

Despite the sun shining 6 local dog owners Lynne, Ginny, Derryn, Agnieske, Richard and Stephanie arrived at 9.30am at the GSPCA where GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne went through the principals of first aid and how to care for dogs during an emergency situation.

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Pet Bereavement Training for Professionals, Volunteers, Teachers and anyone interested

Submitted by Steve on 16:45, 5th Nov, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday 12th November at 630pm we are holding our second training session for Pet Bereavement for Pet Professionals and Volunteers although it is open to anyone who would like to attend.  

There is a minimum donation of £10 to attend and it takes place at the Shelter. Speakers include GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and also staff from the Guernsey Bereavement Service.

Whether you work at the vets or a pet store, you are a teacher or pet owner the session is an excellent way to learn about communicating with others during Pet Bereavement.

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A day at the GSPCA - Thank you to The Travel Corporation staff who helped at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 12:41, 3rd Nov, 2014 | 0

On Wednesday 22nd November a team of staff from The Travel Corporation gave up a day in a dry warm office to help out at the GSPCA.

The team of 6 staff arrived at 9am where they received a short induction before helping around site with the 300 animals at the Shelter in St Andrews.

Richelle Swart, Amber Holt, Deanna Le Page, Lisa Goman, Wayne Ogier and Stacey Gallienne helped with everything from the domestic animals to the wildlife on site.

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Thank you to Credit Suisse for all of their help at the GSPCA

Submitted by Steve on 13:06, 30th Oct, 2014 | 0

Last Wednesday a team of staff from Credit Suisse gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA.

This is the second group of Credit Suisse staff to help at the Shelter this month and the GSPCA are extremely grateful to all of their help.

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